CRSB Call For Proposals – National Beef Sustainability Assessment (NBSA) Update Publication Of Environmental Results

Sponsor

The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB)

Program

CRSB Call For Proposals – National Beef Sustainability Assessment (NBSA) Update Publication Of Environmental Results

Description

The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) has an open call for proposals to write a peer-reviewed journal publication pertaining to the environmental results of the NBSA update. The work is being completed by Groupe AGECO and a draft manuscript will be provided with methodology to work from. The final report will include a comprehensive update of the environmental and land use impact of beef production in Canada, including comparisons to the 2016 NBSA.

Any individual or organization, from Canada or elsewhere, with an established research and publication record is eligible to apply. Proposals will outline how the project purpose and objectives will be met.

There is no formal application form. Your proposal must contain the following:

1. Project milestones
2. Timeline of completion of milestones
3. Budget (Max budget is $50,000)

Requirements

1. Report regional (East vs. West) analyses within the national study where possible;
2. Provide comparisons to the 2016 assessment  where possible;
3. Publication should be unbiased and neutral in tone.

The successful candidate will work with the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef’s Science Advisory Committee that oversees the NBSA and Groupe AGECO between April 1, 2022 and March 30, 2023 to complete the work. Candidate will have access to preliminary results starting April 2022. The manuscript must be submitted to a peer review journal by March 30, 2023. Final approval will be made no later than March 31, 2022.

Indirect Costs

15%

Special Notes

Please note that research activities carried out in the context of COVID-19 need to adhere to the University of Guelph COVID-19 research principles, policies, guidelines and processes as they may be updated from time to time and communicated on the Office of Research web-page.